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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Thu 10/918:00
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Tue 22/906:55
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 22/7₹ 16,387
Wed 30/909:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 4/1021:50
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 25/7₹ 16,579
Thu 3/918:00
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Sat 5/909:50
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 26/7₹ 16,676
Sun 30/810:45
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Tue 1/914:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 25/7₹ 16,772
Sat 22/821:50
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Tue 25/808:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 22/7₹ 16,869
Fri 21/810:45
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Fri 28/808:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 24/7₹ 16,965
Fri 14/810:45
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Thu 27/808:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 26/7₹ 17,061
Wed 9/907:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Wed 16/911:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 26/7₹ 17,158
Thu 6/822:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Sun 9/823:45
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/7₹ 17,254
Fri 14/816:40
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 30/811:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/7₹ 17,351
Sat 5/907:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Mon 7/911:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/7₹ 17,447
Sun 16/807:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Thu 20/811:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 22/7₹ 17,543

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/9

18:00-20:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 16,676

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 8/9

12:10-15:10

Nonstop3h 00m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

08:05-11:05

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 16,676

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 22/8

21:50-00:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Tue 25/8

08:05-11:05

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 16,869
Fastest return journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 17/9

18:15-20:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

13:00-15:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 17,158

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/9

21:55-00:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

08:05-11:05

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 17,158

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 8/9

07:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

21:50-00:35

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 17,254

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 6/8

15:45-18:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

08:05-11:05

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 17,254

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 14/8

07:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Mon 17/8

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 17,351

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 6/9

07:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

21:50-00:35

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 17,351

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 19/8

19:30-22:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 26/8

20:10-23:00

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 17,351

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 27 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo,Air India Express, andAir India to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
Air India Express
5.8
Fair
15 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,955 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
SpiceJet
4.5
Mediocre
87 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Chennai to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Chennai?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately ₹ 7,785. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around ₹ 15,655.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?

    At the moment, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Akasa Air offer direct flights to Chennai. IndiGo is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.

  • How long is a direct flight to Chennai?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 1h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Coimbatore (1h 05m), while the longest leaves from Chandigarh (3h 00m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, August is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. April may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is New Delhi. A return direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai typically costs around ₹ 13,594.

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